MAC411 : MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS (2014)

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

14/16 AHMADU BELLO WAY, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

MARCH/APRIL 2014 EXAMINATION

 
COURSE CODE:         MAC411
COURSE TITLE:        MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS
TIME ALLOWED:     2  HOURS
 
INSTRUCTION: ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO
 
1.      (a) As a professional journalist, you were indicted for reporting a defamatory statement against a popular politician. Discuss the points you could raise as defence options in law court                          (20 Marks)
(b) Highlight at least five works that could be copyrighted in Nigeria.
(10 Marks)
 
2.      Discuss at least five external influences that shape Nigerian Legal System.
(20 Marks)
 
3.      Discuss with at least not less than five points and numerous examples why Nigeria cannot do without laws.                                                                                             (20 Marks)
 
4.      (a)        Give at least three examples under each of the following components of Nigerian Legal System:                                                                                                                                          (10 Marks)
i.                    Law
ii.                  Institution of Law
iii.                Process/Machinery for administration of justice
iv.                Persons in the law
(b)       Discuss the proofs that can be used in law court to establish that libel has taken place.                                                                                                                                                                      (10 Marks)
 
5.      (a)        Itemise at least SEVEN of the laws, decrees or acts that affect media practice in Nigeria.                                                                                                                                                      (10 Marks)
(b)       Discuss the fouls a journalist is likely to commit to be guilty of law of contempt.                                                                                                                                                                               (10 Marks)
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